42 Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas • Family Around the Table

When the kids come home for summer you want a variety of breakfast ideas so they won’t get bored.

This collection of Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas includes a variety of options from easy grab-and-go items like muffins and scones to sit down meals such as individual skillet frittatas or hash brown potato pie.

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If your kids are anything like mine, they seem to be hungrier in the summer. Maybe it’s all the outdoor exercise coupled with the heat that makes them hungry.

I like to start them off with a good and hearty breakfast. But not every day is conducive to cooking breakfast.

Some days, if camp or work is involved, call for something easier like muffins, scones, or a slice of coffee cake.

This collection includes light summer breakfast ideas as well as a few healthy breakfast ideas too.

Planning Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas

The easiest of breakfast options are the make-ahead ones that your family can enjoy at their leisure. Things like muffins, donuts, donut holes, and even a slice of coffee cake.

In addition to the list below, these best summer breakfast ideas are great for those busy mornings or when kids like to sleep in late.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins – I know, what’s a pumpkin muffin doing in a summer recipe round up? These muffins are just that good!
Air Fryer Cinnamon Spice Donut Drops – Made in an air fryer these yummy treats come together quickly.
S’mores Donuts – A classic summer treat made into a delicious breakfast item.

For more leisurely mornings, maybe the weekends or a summer holiday, recipes for French toast or egg dishes that take longer to make are perfect.

Strawberry Chocolate French Toast – Easy to make, yet so impressive to serve.
BLT Egg Bake – Perfect for a summer brunch with vine ripe tomatoes.
Copycat Dunkin Donuts Breakfast Sandwich – Save money by making this popular restaurant breakfast sandwich at home.

If you want an extra treat for yourself, try an Iced Birthday Cake Latte or Caramel Coffee while you enjoy a muffin or slice of coffee cake.

Now that we’ve covered easy summer breakfast ideas, it’s time to move on to lunch. Check out my Easy Summer Lunch Ideas that everyone is sure to enjoy.

But, like these breakfast ideas, the lunch ideas go beyond summer. Many are perfect for your work or a school lunchbox.

Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas

Quick Grab and Go Muffins

Busy mornings call for muffins.

Coffee Cake Muffins

Make coffee cake muffins for breakfast, a mid-morning snack or tuck into a lunchbox for a sweet treat.

Fresh Raspberry Streusel Muffins

Fresh raspberry streusel muffins are a great start to the day.

Key Lime Muffins with Key Lime Glaze

Key lime muffins with Key lime glaze are the perfect way to start your day.

Chocolate Chip Muffins

Chocolate chip muffins will bring smiles!

Mini Cinnamon Sugar Muffins

The whole family will love these mini cinnamon sugar muffins.

Strawberry Muffins with Streusel Topping

Strawberry Muffins with Streusel Topping for breakfast or a mid-morning snack.

Chocolate Chip Chocolate Muffins

These chocolate chip chocolate muffins quickly became popular and often requested. The twelve muffins don't last long with teenagers.

Easy Banana Nut Muffins

Easy banana nut muffins are the perfect grab and go breakfast or mid-morning snack with a cup of coffee.

Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Double chocolate banana muffins bring sweetness to your morning routine. A great mid-morning snack too.

Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins

Chocolate chip mini muffins make a great sweet treat to add to breakfast or tuck into a lunch box.

Baked Breakfast Ideas

These recipes are for breakfast casseroles and baked eggs.

Individual Sausage and Spinach Skillet Frittatas

These individual skillet frittatas are a fun breakfast for the family. Full of flavor and easy to make.

Maple Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Plan ahead - this needs to refrigerate overnight.

Mini Ham, Cheese and Onion Frittatas

Mini ham, cheese and onion frittatas make a great brunch item.

Easy Cinnamon Roll Bake

An easy and delicious breakfast that starts with convenience foods.

Breakfast Egg Bites

Coddled Eggs with Bacon and Cheddar

Coddled eggs with bacon and cheddar are a great Sunday morning breakfast.

Hash Brown Potato Pie

Easy and delicious, perfect for Sunday brunch.

Croissant French Toast Cups

Croissant French Toast Cups take little time to make but get the family to the table at the same time.

Granola

Homemade granola is a great snack or topping for a yogurt parfait.

Chocolate Chip Maple Pecan Granola

Chocolate chip maple pecan granola is delicious for snacking, with milk or to top a parfait.

Apple Cider Pecan Granola

Apple Cider Pecan Granola is perfect for snacking or as part of a yogurt parfait.

Almond Pecan Granola

Almond pecan granola is full of flavor and really easy to make. Perfect for a yogurt parfait or with milk.

Quick Breads and Coffee Cakes

Quick breads and coffee cakes are perfect when everyone eats at a different time.

Scones

Scones never last long. They are so easy to make and perfect for on the go.